Chapter 86 (1/2)

I could feel the fluctuating feelings of the constellations in the Star Coffee House. In particular, I was touched the most by Prometheus’ emotions. The cold sadness pricked my heart like an awl.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ says that ‘Remus’ will die.]

[I know. However, you should know. If we don’t stop him here...]

Romelana couldn’t continue her words. Kim Sujeong, Gyeonso Dragon, and I also closed our eyes tightly. The conclusion of the upcoming tragedy rushed like an avalanche. We wished there was some hope but it wasn’t like ice cream that could be taken out at any time. Kim Sujeong blinked and asked, “Is there really no way?”

“......”

“Really, really...”

Prometheus, Raitra, and her constellation, Camille, remained silent. Sometimes silence was an unspoken affirmation. In that cruel silence, Kim Sujeong cried. “This is too tragic. This...”

I seemed to know why her heavenly star was Monarch of Desperate Hope. She was desperately hoping even in this situation. She hoped that this upcoming tragedy was a comedy that could be laughed at. Yet sometimes, you have to overcome all of that and move forward.

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is giving you the apostle buff.]

[The fist star, ‘Raitra,’ is lending strength to you with red eyes.]

Prometheus, Raitra...

Sun and lightning dwelled in my legs. Rising Sun was blazing brilliantly toward the end of this tragedy. They were hoping that I would end this tragedy.

[The firefly star, ‘Camille,’ is lending her fireflies.]

Camille’s fireflies wrapped around my body.

[The wolf star, ‘Romelana,’ is sharing the power of the midnight sun with you.]

Romelana’s midnight sun field exploded around her body. All that was left was a choice. I saw Kim Sujeong’s face. She was tearfully shaking her head. She had made her own choice. She was like the apostle of justice who shouted that even if she was in danger, she couldn’t kill anyone.

I remembered Prometheus’ words to me when I left the Star Coffee House. ‘Old man, you are no longer the selected one. Now you have to choose. I hope you’ll make the best choice.’

I see. This was the best option for me. Yes, if this was the best...

I left her behind and jumped toward Romelana’s huge back. The moment Romelana released the power of the midnight sun, my entire body felt like it was about to tear apart. A huge overload was going through my body but I had to endure it.

[The midnight sun has wrapped around your body.]

[Your current level is too low.]

[It is an unbearable strength. A duration of two minutes will be given.]

[After using this power, you won’t be able to move your body for two days.]

It was a message that seemed scary but I didn’t mind. It was virtual reality anyway. However, my red eyes that I was unaware of told me that this was reality. I opened my mouth, “It is only two minutes. This is the time that I can use this power, Romelana.”

[I understand.]

At the same time, Romelana ran. The black night wolves that had become bigger due to Pandora’s power rushed at me but it was fine. Now I had this...

[The constellation skill: Firefly Concerto has been triggered.]

[Maintains a 5% health recovery per second.]

[Protective shields will cover 100 meters around you.]

“Yip! Yip!”

The black night wolves couldn’t penetrate the shield and fell apart. We faced Remus who swung his claws. However, I wasn’t going to stand still. “Lightning Dragon Angle.”

I didn’t just have Camille’s power. Raitra’s blue lightning around my legs paralyzed his body. In the gap, Romelana clawed at Remus’ chest.

Remus screamed, [Kuweeeeeoh!]

The ensuing attacks were more devastating than I expected. I continued to emit lightning while Romelana attacked the paralyzed Remus. It was just that I was gradually losing strength. Then a voice could be heard from behind me. “...I’ll help.”

Gyeonso Dragon suddenly appeared from behind and prepared the lightning dragon. The next moment, lightning struck at great speed, further wounding Remus. We continued to attack while biting our lips. It was the same with Romelana. She was shedding tears.

[...Honey.]

Romelana’s words were even sadder. Her heart and mind would’ve already been shattered. It was so sad that she had to ruthlessly fight her partner she had given everything to. Yet in this situation, she was more sober than I thought. In this situation, wisdom was so sad.

[I’m sorry... however, I think you would want this as well.]

[The first apostle, ‘Prometheus,’ is closing his eyes.]

[The fist star, ‘Raitra,’ is looking up at the sky.]

[The firefly star, ‘Camille,’ is biting her lip.]

Everyone looked up at the grieving sky and felt a sense of hopelessness. Even so, I had made up my mind.